Consolidated Catholic Administrative Services Inc. Work Values

Daily Duties at Consolidated Catholic Administrative Services Inc. :

Counseled nonprofit corporate clients affiliated with CCAS on legal and administrative matters related to contracts, real estate transactions, intellectual property, corporate governance, compliance, international transactions and privacy considerations, immigration law, employment law, outside counsel management, and charitable trust management. Directed and managed purchase and sale or real property by affiliates throughout the United States valued at over $60 million. Managed streamlined legal department with oversight over outside counsel optimally selected to provide specialized legal representation in different states. Successfully managed and oversaw outside counsel in litigations involving employment law, negligence, and insurance law/policy duty to defend obligations. Directed outside litigation counsel on major litigation in New York involving land use/zoning, and property tax exemption issues to ensure result of affiliate’s successfully securing major refund (with interest).and receipt of over $15 million in returned property taxes. Conducted sale of affiliate’s assets and intellectual property valued at approximately $1.5 million. Interacted with and provided legal advice to boards of directors and corporate officers regarding legal transactions, risk management programs and priorities. Developed and managed immigration documentation and administrative process for hundreds of contractors and volunteers. Interviewed petitioners; compiled relevant documentation; filed R-1 visa documentation, H-1B visa applications, and TN visa applications to ensure petitioners eligibility to work for affiliates and fulfill their charitable missions. Provided administrative and organizational advice and guidance to affiliates on matters including database maintenance and management, including associated privacy issues, recordkeeping policies, and compliance safeguards. Worked on projects with international entities interested in sharing database information with affiliated U.S. organizations and examined associated privacy issues promulgated in The European Union Directive on Data Protection of 1995. Worked closely with Treasurer and Secretary and advised on financial management, financing, and improving financial transparency. Selected to serve on Audit Advisory Committee for 3 years and Trust Committee for over 12 years; provided legal guidance to improve accuracy and transparency of financial figures reported or disseminated. Recommended operational changes that improved cost savings and significantly reduced exposure to clients. Interacted closely with Fiduciary Services department of affiliates to ensure compliance with law and applicable policies.

What they like about Consolidated Catholic Administrative Services Inc. :

Working for a company with an emphasis on social values and helping society is a clear and important priority for you - a critical factor in who you choose to work for. In contrast to other factors, you place an organization's reputation for fairness and concern for the community above most other aspects of the company. As you search for a new job opportunity, it is usually possible to find out if the company is involved in the community and/or if it is addressing problems and issues in society. Pay special attention to non-profit organizations and those specifically involved in social action. Moreover, speaking with current and former employees should enlighten you to perceptions of the fairness of the company's leaders and the treatment of employees.

Tags

Seasoned, Professional, New York, Nonprofit , Contracts, Compliance, Governance , Corporations, Investments

Skills

Corporate Governance , Real Estate , Intellectual Property , Charitable Trusts , Contract Review , Immigration Experience, Trust Committee, Trust Committee, Investment Perfomance Review , Mediation, Nonprofits, Employment Law, Litigation Management of Outside Counsel

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